England impressed one and all with their bazball method in the entire Rawalpindi Test to beat Pakistan by 74 runs on Day 5 of the three-match series opener on Monday (December 05).

'Virat Kohli is one who could drive this': David Lloyd claims only India can follow England's bazball method

Pakistan and England met in the first match of the three-match Test series in Rawalpindi which concluded on Day 5 on Monday (December 05). Opting to bat first, Ben Stokes-led English side posted a mammoth 657 with centuries from Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brooks.

Rawalpindi run-feast: Pakistan-England tie breaks record for most runs scored in a five-day Test

In a run-feast in Rawalpindi, England beat Pakistan by 74 runs to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. On Day 5, all three results were possible but Ben Stokes & Co.

EXPLAINED: How Pakistan's 74-run loss vs England is a gain for India with WTC final ticket at stake

England and Pakistan were involved in a high-scoring Rawalpindi Test, which made heads turn for its poor surface on offer. Ben Stokes & Co., who had over a majority of players down with a stomach bug prior to the game's commencement, beat Babar Azam-led Pakistan by 74 runs to earn a memorable win in Asian conditions and go 1-0 up in the three-match series on Pakistani soil.

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after England beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi

Pakistan vs England, Rawalpindi run-feast: Most runs scored on a single day of a Test

England and South Africa have been involved in a three-match Test cricket series recently. While the series has been marred by a number of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, the team recently recorded in an inspiring moment before the match.

WATCH: England cricket team sings national anthem 'God Save the King', pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth

As the entire nation mourns the unfortunate demise of its monarch, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced plans to resume the three-match Test series between England and South Africa.

England and South Africa to resume third test on Saturday to 'pay tribute' to Queen Elizabeth II, says ECB

Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India.

Gabba 2021, Lord's 2014 or J'burg 2018? India's Cheteshwar Pujara picks his favourite overseas Test triumph

England cricket team on Wednesday announced the playing eleven for the second match of the three-match Test series against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford.

Ollie Robinson replaces Matthew Potts as England announce playing XI for 2nd Test against South Africa

Australia's Shane Watson recently offered his take on the best Test batsman in the world, surprisingly backing India's Virat Kohli over the consensus great in Pakistan's Babar Azam or compatriot Steve Smith.

Not Babar or Smith! Shane Watson picks Team India star as the best Test batsman in the world

The debate regarding ODI cricket's relevance in the present era continues. Over the past few weeks, many former, as well as active cricketers and experts of the game, have opined on whether ODI cricket is losing its sheen and feel it cannot be compared to the shortest format in terms of entertainment value.

Is ODI cricket on the decline? ICC plays down threat to shorter format

Cheteshwar Pujara continues his dream run for Sussex in County Championship. In the County C'ship Division Two game between Sussex and Middlesex, being held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Pujara was at his punishing best as the right-hander slammed his third double ton for his side after the opposition opted to bowl first.

Watch: UNMISSABLE! Pujara gets thunderous applause after 3rd double ton for Sussex in County

Babar Azam-led Pakistan completed their second-most successful run-chase in the purest format when they defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets after chasing down a stiff 342 during Day 5 of the Galle Test, on Wednesday (July 20).

Shafique becomes 1st batter to script new world record during Pakistan's historic Test run-chase vs SL

Babar Azam-led Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's majestic 160 not out to complete their second-highest run-chase as visitors beat Sri Lanka by four wickets on Day 5 of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday (July 20).

Abdullah Shafique's 160* propels Pakistan to their 2nd-highest run-chase, beat Sri Lanka in Galle Test

On Monday (July 17), Ben Stokes left the cricketing fraternity shellshocked when he announced that he will step aside from ODI cricket post the England-South Africa three-match 50-over series opener in Durham on July 18 (Tuesday).

Beware world cricket! Ben Stokes might be first of many to give up a format to ensure longevity

Team India were favourites to win the fifth and final rescheduled Test in Edgbaston, Birmingham, before Ben Stokes-led England scripted a remarkable seven-wicket win by chasing a mammoth 378 on Day 5 on Tuesday (July 05).

Explained: How can Team India enter World Test Championship final after losing Edgbaston Test

New Zealand had their chances but failed to capitalise in the opening two Tests, of the three-match series, versus hosts England. In the third and inconsequential tie, being held at Headingley, Leeds, Daryl Mitchell -- who was been in red-hot form for the visitors -- continued his merry run to slam his third consecutive ton in the series.

NZ batter Daryl Mitchell's dream run continues vs ENG, slams 3rd ton on trot to join Dravid-led elite list

Team India's red-ball regulars have arrived in England for the fifth and final Test versus Ben Stokes & Co., set to be held in Edgbaston, Birmingham on July 01. India's first batch of Test players had left for England on June 16 whereas the remaining members, along with head coach Rahul Dravid, reached the country a few days back, after the completion of India's home T20Is versus South Africa.

Watch: Virat gives passionate speech in Team India huddle as Rohit & Co. gear up for 5th Test vs England

England defeated New Zealand in a high-scoring thriller, by five wickets, to win the second and penultimate Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday (June 14).

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after England beat NZ to take unassailable lead

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes destroyed New Zealand's attack as England won the second Test at Trent Bridge by five wickets on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Jonny Bairstow slams 2nd-fastest ton by Englishman as ENG chase down 299 vs NZ, win 2nd Test & series

Joe Root has been in sensational form of late. After taking England to an impressive five-wicket win courtesy of his ton in the series opener of the three Tests versus New Zealand, at Lord's, the former skipper registered yet another triple-figure knock on Day 3 of the second and penultimate Test versus the Tom Latham-led New Zealanders, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Eng vs NZ: Joe Root joins Virat Kohli, Steve Smith in elite list; goes past ex-Indian opener's run-tally

James Anderson added another feather to his illustrious hat during the fourth and penultimate day of the second Test between England and New Zealand. On Monday (June 13), the 39-year-old claimed his 650th Test scalp by dismissing NZ skipper Tom Latham with a peach of a delivery.

Eng vs NZ: James Anderson claims 650th Test scalp with peach of a delivery to dismiss Tom Latham - WATCH

Queen of women's cricket: Top 6 records held by Mithali Raj

England and New Zealand were involved in a humdinger of a clash when both sides met each other in the series opener of the three-match Test series at Lord's last week.

Joe Root has left other three batters from Fab Four far behind, reckons former India stumper

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